COOKIE POLICY
How cookies and local storage work on Gamblingpatch15
This page explains the categories of cookies and similar technologies that may be used on our site, why they exist and how you can manage them.
1. What this policy covers
Cookies are small text files or similar browser-based technologies that help websites remember actions, preferences and measurement data. Gamblingpatch15 uses a mix of cookies and local storage to operate key functions, measure performance and preserve user choices. This policy should be read alongside our privacy policy because the two documents explain related parts of how information is handled.
2. Strictly necessary tools
Some technologies are required for the site to function in a practical way. On Gamblingpatch15, local storage is used to remember whether you have passed the age confirmation step and whether the cookie banner has already been accepted. Without those records, the site would repeatedly show the same prompts on every page visit, which would degrade usability. These records are limited in scope and are not used to open a gambling account or process operator transactions.
3. Analytics and measurement
We may use analytics-related technologies to understand how readers move through the site, which review pages are useful, where visitors arrive from and whether certain features are causing confusion or drop-off. The goal is to improve an editorial service, not to profile you for gambling decisions. Where consent is required for non-essential analytics, we aim to respect that requirement and present appropriate notice or controls.
4. Affiliate tracking
When you click a casino link on Gamblingpatch15, tracking technologies may be used by affiliate networks or operators to recognise that a referral came from our site. Those tools help determine whether a commission is payable. Once you leave our domain and continue onto a third-party site, the operator's or affiliate platform's own cookie and privacy rules apply. We recommend reading their notices before registering or accepting promotional terms.
5. Managing cookie choices
You can control cookies through browser settings, device preferences and, where presented, on-site consent tools. Most browsers allow you to remove existing cookies, block future ones or notify you before they are set. You can also clear local storage values manually. If you do that on Gamblingpatch15, the age-check overlay and cookie banner may reappear because the site no longer has a stored record of your previous selection.
6. Consequences of blocking technologies
Blocking all cookies and storage does not necessarily stop the site from loading, but it can affect convenience and consistency. You may need to repeat consent actions, the site may be less able to remember navigation preferences, and performance diagnostics may be less informative. That said, you remain free to control browser storage in the way that best suits your preferences and privacy expectations.
7. Duration of stored values
The lifespan of cookies and storage items varies depending on their function. Some expire quickly, while others persist until removed or until a set period elapses. On Gamblingpatch15, locally stored flags connected to age confirmation and cookie consent may remain until you clear them. If our implementation changes, the way those values are managed may change as well.
8. Contacting us about cookies
If you have questions about the technologies used on this site, contact support@gamblingpatch15.co.uk. If your concern is broader and relates to personal data rights, please use the contact routes shown in our privacy policy. We review cookie-related queries as part of our general commitment to transparent operation of the site.